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Everything You Need To Start Planning Your Campervan Roadtrip

New Zealand is a country of huge diversity, and around every corner, there's a new adventure waiting for you. If you're looking for a way to explore New Zealand on your terms, there's no better way than with the freedom and flexibility of a Mighty campervan. Pick a start and finish point, and travel at your own speed discovering all the hidden local secrets along the way. To get you started, we've put together all you need to help plan your adventure in New Zealand, from destination guides to travel tips, to get you out on the road discovering our backyard and ticking off some of New Zealand's top natural attractions.

10 Mar 2020

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5 Free Must Do Short Walks

You've probably chosen to travel by campervan for a number of reasons - freedom, unique experiences and cost. So with this in mind, we've put together a list of 5 of the best walks in New Zealand that will take you away from the crowds and give you a taste of pristine nature. Dotted all over New Zealand, there's an experience below to suit everyone's needs. Best of all, being free, they will keep your daily travelling budget down!North IslandTongariro Crossing
The track traverses between two volcanoes...
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10 Feb 2020

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Explore the Tutukaka Coast

If you are thinking of hiring a campervan from Auckland and travelling up to the beautiful winterless North, make sure you visit the Tutukaka Coast. Located east of Whangarei, the Tutukaka Coast is a must-see part of the North Island, with its amazingly beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, and a getaway to the world-renowned Poor Knights Islands marine reserve.
An icon on Northland’s horizon and 23 km off the northeast coast of New Zealand, the Poor Knights Islands are washed by a warm current that...
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15 Jan 2020

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West Coast Campervan Surf Trip

For quite a few years now my mates and I have been talking about doing a surf road trip in a campervan down the West Coast of New Zealand and this year we finally got around to doing it. We started the trip in Auckland and made our way down to New Plymouth over a week and it was awesome! If I had my way, this would become an annual trip – I reckon Australia might be on the cards next.
Our first stop was Piha Beach, about a 45-minute drive out of Auckland. After picking up the campervans and loading...
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10 Jan 2020

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Surfing Beaches in New Zealand

Sure enough, if you’re planning on doing some travelling around Australia and New Zealand, you’re likely to choose NZ for the stunning scenery, the wild activities and maybe a spot of hobbit-spotting, and then Australia is your go-to for surfing. Right? Wrong! Whilst our Aussie mates obviously have world-famous surfing beaches, don’t rule us out for some of the best surf spots in the Southern Hemisphere.
Whilst you’re on a Mighty road trip experiencing Black Water Rafting in Waitomo, bungy jumping...
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10 Jan 2020

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West Coast Surf Itinerary

The North Island's west coast boasts plenty of good surf spots, including Piha and Muriwai near Auckland – the starting point for this 1200km or so Mighty Campervan road trip, for which you should allow 7–10 days. By the time you've hit Raglan and Taranaki, you will have caught many of the country's best surf breaks.
Surf Raglan
Just two hours' drive from Auckland, Raglan is a sweet little town with a beachside holiday park and a generous sprinkle of 'endless summer' vibe. Seasoned surfers should...
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10 Nov 2019

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Splash into a Mighty summer!

There's nowhere better than New Zealand in summer. Everyone is outside making the most of the long, warm summer days. Whether it's relaxing on the beach, going for a hike or escaping the summer heat with an ice-cream under a big shady tree, the summer-time has a special place in everyone's heart.
Here are our top tips for summer travel.
1. Stock up on supplies
With a vibrant shopping centre, Christchurch is the perfect place to swap your sneakers for sandals, your jeans for shorts and grab a bathing...
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10 Nov 2019

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8 Free Experiences That Will Be The Highlight Of Your Trip

A fun fact about New Zealand and Australia is the Milky Way isn’t as bright in the southern hemisphere during the warmer months. So bundle up, grab somebody to keep you warm, and lay back to enjoy some of the clearest skies in the world.
You've worked hard and saved up a whole load of cash for your dream trip. Lucky, as travelling ain't cheap! There is a whole list of amazing experiences you can pay to enjoy whilst in New Zealand, so to help you balance the books we've put together a list of activities...
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10 Aug 2019

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Safe driving in New Zealand

New Zealand has one of the most unique road networks in the world. Rather than four lane super-highways, New Zealand has lush green countryside on each side of the highway, sealed roads nested in the side of steep mountains and clear views of a pea-green ocean as you meander along the coast. Remember, you are on holiday so relax, enjoy the slower pace.
Here's a few tips for driving safely in New Zealand.
Take a break. If you've just gotten off a long-haul flight, picking up your camper that day is...
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18 Jun 2019

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The Ultimate Queenstown Winter Festival Guide

It’s that time of year again when the wild and wacky emerge from the woodwork in their birdman costumes and snowboards and make their way to the adventure capital of the world for New Zealand’s most anticipated festival – the Queenstown Winter Festival.
Nominated as one of the World’s top 10 ‘must see’ festivals by Yahoo!7 Travel, the outrageous 10-day event hosted in July, and if you are planning to get amongst the action, Mighty Campers can get you there with one of their campervans.What to do...
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30 May 2019

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Epic Views For Winter

This winter, don’t sit inside moping about the weather. Quell those winter blues, grab your favourite hiking boots, skis, snowboard, or even a bikini, and check out these epic views you can only enjoy in winter!
1. New Zealand treks are some of the best in the world. Warm your feet by hiking the Ben Lomond track then take in an uninterrupted view of the south island. Scenic views in New Zealand don’t come any better than these. A full day’s hike means you’ll be able to pack a delicious lunch from...
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